Sulfur and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Sulfur and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Iddingsite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sulfur and Iddingsite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Sulfur and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.